St. Lucia's trade winds offer sailors steady 10 – 20 knot winds. During the
summer months winds will be 10 – 20 knots from the northeast, while the
winter months will have 15 – 20 knots from the east. The trade winds are
consistent making calm, breezeless days rare. North Atlantic storms occur
during the winter months, creating swells which may make passages between
St. Lucia and neighboring Martinique and St. Vincent difficult. If staying
on the island, distance between ports is no more than 20 nautical miles.
Many charterers decide to combine this trip with a stay in Martinique which
is over 20 nautical miles away from St. Lucia or St. Vincent which is over
30 nautical miles away.

Saint Lucia Yacht Charter Basic Information:
Main Harbor or Port: Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay
Body of Water: Caribbean Sea, Windward Islands
Nearest Major Airport: Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) and George
F.L.Charles Airport (SLU)
Acceptable Forms of Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Languages Spoken: English
How to Get There from Abroad: Travelers can fly into George F. L. Charles (Vigie)
Airport located near Castries or Hewanorra International Airport located in
the southern part of the island. To take you from Hewanorra to Castries
there are taxis, ferries, and helicopters. Taxis take the longest to get
there at an hour and a half.
Geography/Terrain: Volcanic and mountainous, some expansive valleys, sandy
beaches.